Mcmechen Municipal Water
EPA ID: WV3302610 · 2,212 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mcmechen Municipal Water (WV3302610): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Mcmechen Municipal Water shows 3 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,212.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mcmechen Municipal Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mcmechen Municipal Water serves a community with a median household income of $46,855 and an estimated 3,411 residents across its service area. Approximately 91% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 56% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mcmechen Municipal Water's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mcmechen Municipal Water compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Mcmechen Municipal Water (EPA ID: WV3302610) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,212 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 23, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 23, 2025 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WV or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mcmechen Municipal Water (WV3302610) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mcmechen Municipal Water water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mcmechen Municipal Water. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mcmechen Municipal Water serve?
Mcmechen Municipal Water serves approximately 2,212 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Mcmechen Municipal Water get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mcmechen Municipal Water (WV): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302610/
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